Russell Steinberg
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Russell Steinberg

Expertise:
MLB, Baseball, WNBA, Basketball
Education:
New York University
Location:
New York, New York

Experience

Russell Steinberg covers Major League Baseball and the WNBA for Heavy.com.

He is a sports journalist and reporter with previous stints at Boardroom and SB Nation, where he covered college basketball for nearly 10 years.

Education

Russell Steinberg earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and history from New York University, where he graduated in 2012. There he also served as a broadcast and public address announcer for NYU basketball and volleyball.

Latest Articles From Russell Steinberg

  • Seattle Mariners Select Rare Switch-Pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje in MLB Draft

    Mariners MLB Draft pick Jurrangelo Cijntje will continue pitching from both sides as he begins his Minor League career.

  • Cleveland Guardians No. 1 MLB Draft Pick Travis Bazzana: What to Know

  • The Yankees Prospect Who Might Be the Key to New York’s Trade Deadline Plans

  • Brittney Griner Injury Reignites WNBA Roster Size Debate

  • Phillies Trade Proposal Lands White Sox Centerfielder in Deal for 3 Prospects

  • Astros Have Discussed Trading for Cubs’ Resurgent First Base Slugger

    The Astros are looking to upgrade at first base and the Cubs have the perfect trade target in Cody Bellinger.

  • Dodgers Linked to Trio of White Sox Trade Candidates Ahead of Deadline

  • ‘Most People’ Believe Alex Cora Won’t Return to Red Sox Next Year: Insider

  • A’ja Wilson & the WNBA React to Her NBA 2K Cover Honor

  • Odds That Oakland A’s Trade Mason Miller ‘Lower Than You Might Think’: Insider

  • Pete Alonso Sets Sights on Ken Griffey Jr.’s Home Run Derby Record

    Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth consecutive Home Run Derby as he tries to match Ken Griffey Jr.'s three titles.

  • The Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Market Takes Shape Amid Selling Rumors

  • Yankees Expected to Target Bullpen Help at Trade Deadline

  • Aaron Boone Defends Trent Grisham for Lack of Hustle on Error in Loss

  • Pair of Dodgers Trade Proposals Could Land Luis Rengifo from Angels

  • Houston Astros Eye Christian Walker as ‘Dream Target’ at Trade Deadline: Report

  • Mets Trade Proposal Lands Dominant Righty Reliever from Angels

  • Angel Reese Reacts to WNBA All-Star Selection: ‘So Many People Doubted Me’

  • Pair of Yankees Prospects Named to 2024 MLB Futures Game Roster

  • Phoenix Mercury Go Viral With Clark & Taurasi Post: ‘Game Is in Good Hands’

    The Phoenix Mercury told fans "our game is in good hands" with a photo of Caitlin Clark and Diana Taurasi from their game on Sunday.

  • The Contending Red Sox Face a Decision With Kenley Jansen

  • Blockbuster 3-Team Trade Proposal Would Send Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Astros

  • Facing Diana Taurasi Will Be a ‘Dream Come True’ for Caitlin Clark

  • Trade Proposal Sends $7.5 Million White Sox Starter to Braves

  • Caitlin Clark’s Coach Says the Rookie Phenom Needs to Shoot More

    After the Fever lost on Thursday, Indiana coach Christie Sides said her team needs to find a way for Caitlin Clark to get more looks

  • Bo Bichette Won’t Be Surprised if He’s Traded: What Might Happen Next

  • Braves Trade Proposal Adds Resurgent Angels Outfielder for Top-5 Prospect

  • Mets Now ‘Unlikely’ to Move First Base Slugger at Trade Deadline: Report

  • Dodgers Eyeing White Sox Trade Target Who Shut Them Down: Report

  • Caitlin Clark Talks Possibility of Playing with Angel Reese on WNBA All-Star Team

    Caitlin Clark said the possibility of playing with Angel Reese in the WNBA All-Star Game would be "a lot of fun."